Innovation | Alzheimer's Society

HUG by LAUGH: An innovative partnership with Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s Society is working with HUG by LAUGH through its Accelerator Programme, helping to ensure HUG™ - a soft comforter designed to be cuddled - is commercially available and bringing it into the hands of the people who need it the most.

Sibstar: An innovative partnership with Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society is working with Sibstar to develop and promote its new product - a highly secure, pre-paid debit card and app designed to help families living with dementia to safely manage their daily spending.

New recipe for Jelly Drops 'water sweets' - a simple and tasty way to boost daily water intake

Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Find out about the new and improved recipe for this exciting product, and how they've been helping people during the pandemic.

3 innovative new products to support people affected by dementia

Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. HUG™, Konnect by Kraydel and Sibstar are three new products we’re supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey.

26 January 2021

Network for support: Community Makers and online dementia groups

Cherry Evans shares how the Community Makers network has helped her to continue supporting people affected by dementia since the first lockdown.

01 December 2020

Is technology the key to living independently?

Linda Powell, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, shares her experience of visiting a Digital Health Innovation lab and discusses the potential impact of technology on people affected by dementia.

7 new developments in dementia research in 2019

Despite no new drugs for dementia in 15 years, we are seeing progress with different treatments and other breakthroughs. Here we celebrate just a few of this year's highlights in dementia research.

30 December 2019

‘I don’t know what I needed, but I didn’t get it’: Improving hospital experiences for people affected by dementia

If you are supporting someone with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them.

23 December 2019

Vote on the big issues in dementia and we will find a solution

At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to use innovation to solve the biggest problems being faced by people affected by dementia. Choose from eight ideas and have your say on the issues which matter most.

01 November 2019

Alzheimer’s Society launches Innovation Hub to bring change, fast

The Innovation Hub allows people affected by dementia to share the challenges they're facing in order for innovative solutions to be created.

Meet Pepper, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s dementia-friendly robot

A local authority in East England employ a humanoid robot that brings joy to people with dementia through reminiscence activities.

3 hot topics in dementia research right now

Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.

Celebrating the work of LGBT+ people affected by dementia

As we come towards the end of Pride Month, we want to celebrate the work of LGBT+ people affected by dementia who took part in our recent innovation, Bring Dementia Out.